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Cleat Installation

Installing cleats on your bike shoes is generally a straightforward process, but it can be helpful to keep a few things in mind while you're working.

LOOK Keo Road Cleats>Basic Installation</h3> <p>You'll need an allen wrench and some grease. Make sure you follow the directions included with the cleats regarding any washers, spacers, or adapters. Then simply grease up a bolt and slowly thread it into the shoe. Work slowly and ensure that the bolt threads in properly! A cross-threaded bolt can result in a stripped-out anchor, which is a hassle to repair.</p> <p>Take care not to overtighten the cleats. Again, the bolt anchors in the shoe can easily be stripped. Once the bolts start to tighten, slowly finish them off. Check recommended torque settings for your specific shoes and pedals.</p> <h3>Positioning</h3> <p>Cleat positioning is highly variable. Many PhD dissertations have examined the subject, and expert opinions vary dramatically. Different riders with different body compositions may prefer different cleat placement. We can't tell you for sure how to place your cleats for perfect comfort and power transfer, but we can suggest a pretty good starting point:</p> <p> <ol> <li>Position the center cleat mark slightly behind the widest point of your foot.</li> <li>Gently tighten all the cleat bolts, but not all the way.</li> <li>Check the cleat position by clipping into your pedals. The pedal axle should be slightly behind the ball of your foot.</li> <li>Secure the pedal bolts. Tight, but not too tight!</li> </ol> <p><img src=

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